Cefalexin Prescribing at PRIMARY CARE 24 OOH
Antibacterial drugs | Infections
Items (12m)
918
Total Quantity
38.0K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+689.2%
PRIMARY CARE 24 OOH prescribed 918 items of Cefalexin over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,655 to the NHS. This is 689.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Cefalexin is classified under Antibacterial drugs in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
87
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 918 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,046 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,655 |
| Presentations | 8 different forms |
| vs National Average | +689.2% |
Cefalexin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 918 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 116 items |
| Difference | +689.2% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.